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Civil aviationAviation emissions: Environment MEPs reject informal deal with EU Ministers
Brussels, Belgium - The Committee rejected this deal by 29 votes to 29, with no abstentions
Draft plans to exempt intercontinental flights' greenhouse gas emissions from the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) until the start of 2017 were rejected by Environment Committee MEPs on Wednesday, even... more
Civil aviationSingapore Airlines is the first company authorized to operate its A-380 aircraft in India
New Delhi, India - At moment just four airports in the country can handle the "Giant of the skies"
Singapore Airlines is set to become the first company to operate the A-380 aircraft in the Indian airports, since it received th approval by local authorities: "There were minor changes required to the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Flights cancelled in the UK due to fog
London, United Kingdom - Worst disruption reported at London-City Airport
Today, Thursday 14 March 2014, a thick fog is affecting the United Kingdom, causing disruption in the air transport sector, with flights cancelled and delays in several airports of the country. The... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. High Court stops strike at Dublin Airport
Dublin, Ireland - DAA had asked SIPTU union to review its decision
The Irish High Court issued an injunction in order to stop the employees of Dublin, Shannon and Cork airports from going on strike on Friday 14 March, the first day of Saint Patrick's weekend, an initiative... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. AEA and "SES": one more step towards the "Single European Sky"
Brussels, Belgium - The Association of European Airlines warmly welcomes this development
Today, 12th March, the European Parliament in full session adopted the report of its Transport and Tourism Committee, drafted by Rapporteur Marian-Jean Marinescu MEP, on the "Single European Sky II+" programme... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Volcano spews ash in Kamchatka, "Orange" warning for aviation
Petropavlovsk-Kamcha, Russia - No risk posed for the local population
The ash emission of a volcano in the region of Kamchatka might caus some disruption in the air transport sector in Russia. Karymsky, a volcano which has ben almost constantly active since since January... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: industry on track for second year of improving profits
Geneva, Switzerland - Rising fuel costs largely offset by increased demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the airline industry remains on track to deliver a second consecutive year of improved profitability. This is despite a slight downward... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Several Arab countries might revoke Qatar's overflight rights
Doha, Qatar - Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and United Arab Emirates angry for Doha's support to the Muslim Brotherhood
A diplomatic crisis among several countries of the Persian Gulf region might cause the revocation of overflight rights for Qatari companies: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and United Arab Emirates are angry for... more
Civil aviationSriLankan Airlines to join oneworld on 1 May
Rome, Italy - First carrier from Indian subcontinent to enter any global alliance
SriLankan Airlines will become a full member of oneworld, offering the alliance’s complete range of services and benefits with effect from Thursday 1 May 2014 –as the first carrier from the Indian sub... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aer Lingus and Dublin Airport strike: DAA wants an injunction against the union
Dublin, Ireland - "We had no choice but to take this step", the hub's management firm explained
Dublin Airport Authority, the operator of the Irsh capital's main hub, is seeking an injunction against SIPTU union, in order to try to block the strike of its employees (in addition to the ones of Aer... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: strong start for passenger demand in 2014
Geneva, Switzerland - January capacity increased 6.7%, load factor up 0.9 percentage points to 78.1%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for January showing a strong increase in demand. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 8.0% compared... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aer Lingus and Dublin Airport's strike: the Irish government intervenes
Dublin, Ireland - "I really don’t think there is anything to be achieved by this", the Transport Minister commented
The Irish government is intervening in order to try to stop the strike of the employees Aer Lingus and of the Dublin, Shannon and Cork airports, which was called by union SIPTU on March 14, that is to... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Italian Enac: list of the ensured flights for the strike of next Friday March 7
Rome, Italy - By the workers of the airports and satellite activities for 24 hours
ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, communicates the list of the flights ensured next Friday, on March 7 in the occasion of the 24 hour general strike that will involve airport workers, and its... more
Civil aviationFAA proposed civil penalty against Utah-based Whirlybird Helicopters
Washington, Usa - For $55,125
The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $55,125 civil penalty against Whirlybird Helicopters, LLC of Ogden, Utah, for allegedly violating DOT’s dru... more
Civil aviationUnited States: thousands of aircraft grounded due to bad weather
Washington, USA - The worst problems are reported at Washington's "Reagan" Airport
Disruption again in air transport in the United States because of the bad weather conditions, which are creating big troubles in the airports of the country, with aircraft grounded especially in the North-East... more
Civil aviationFAA: improvements of safety measures arriving for Boeing 737 aircraft?
Washington, USA - The aerospace company communicates it is "Working closely with the agency"
On Monday 3 March 2014 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States will ask for improvements of safety measures on board of the Boeing 737 aircraft, according to a report released during... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Florian Guillermet appointed Executive Director of the SESAR Joint Undertaking
Brussels, Belgium - "I am extremely honoured to have been chosen to steer the programme"
The SESAR Joint Undertaking (SJU) announced that Florian Guillermet, Deputy Executive Director of the SJU, has been selected for the position of Executive Director. Florian’s appointment comes at a time w... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. Indra Systems manage the air traffic in eight regions of China
Rome, Italy - The company has completed the implementation of the Chengdu and Xian air control centres
Indra has successfully completed the implementation the Chengdu and Xian air control centres in China that manage the air traffic in the upper airspace of more than eight regions in the country for a total... more
Civil aviationAEA: new guidelines on State aid fall short of desidered objectives
Brussels, Belgium - Announced by the European Commission last week
The Association of European Airlines warns that the new guidelines on State Aid for airports and airlines, announced by the European Commission last week, open the door to misuse of public resources. It... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: airports and regions welcome fresh clarity on EU State aid rules
Brussels, Belgium - Following a two year review process
Following a 2 year review process, the European Commission (EC) yesterday released its new State Aid Guidelines for the aviation sector, which will shape the public funding of EU airports in the years... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Strike today at Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt, Germany - Workers of the security sector to down tools until 11:00 pm
German union Verdi called a strike for the workers of the security sector at Frabkfurt Airport for today, Friday 21 February 2014, causing tens of cancellations in the third busiest European hub after... more
Civil aviationBad weather in United States, Japan and England. Aircraft and companies struggling
London, UK - Blizzards, storms and heavy rains have already caused delays, casualties and injuries
The current bad weather which is inflicting severe damage in areas of the United States, United Kingdom and Japan doesn't seem willing to stop anytime soon. Japan in particular is facing the hardest issues,... more
Civil aviationNew days of cancellations in the US: aircraft grounded across the whole country
Washington, USA - 5200 flights have already been axed
Another day with great difficulties in the United States for air transport, because of of the bad weather conditions: about 20% of the flights which were expected to be operated today, Thursday 13 February... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aci Europe: airports urge aviation liberalisation push between EU and ASEAN
Brussels, Belgium - At the 1st Aviation Summit in Singapore
As the 1st EU-ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations), Aviation Summit in Singapore, airports on both sides were quick to herald the benefits of opening aviation markets between Europe and ASEAN... more
Civil aviationAirlines and carriers. Neither Air India nor Boeing are happy with 787 Dreamliner aircraft's performance
Singapore, Singapore - The Indian carrier to seek compensation from the plane manufacturer
As the "Singapore Air Show" kicked off today, early rumours from different air carriers and plane manufacturers are surfacing. According to "Bloomberg", this morning a Boeing representative admitted that... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: passenger demand maintains historic growth rates in 2013
Geneva, Switzerland - A 5.2% increase compared to 2012
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced full-year traffic results for 2013 showing a 5.2% increase in passenger demand compared to 2012. The 2013 performance aligns with the average... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aci Europe: airports aligned with EP vote on air passenger rights
Brussels, Belgium - The body reiterated its support for more effective protection
Earlier today, the European Parliament voted in favour of the revision of the current EU legislation on air passenger rights. In response, European airport trade body ACI EUROPE reiterated its support... more
Civil aviationHeavy snow and rare freezing rain paralyze airplanes in New York area
New York, Usa - Adverse weather conditions affect air traffic in Long Island
The "National Weather Service" in New York has issued a Winter Storm Warning for snow, sleet, and freezing rain, which is in effect until 6 pm EST this evening. During the day, Wednesday, February 5th,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA calls on the EP to take a realistic approach on Air Passenger Rights
Brussels, Belgium - Tomorrow, Wednesday 5th February, the Parliament will vote on a Committee report
Tomorrow, Wednesday 5th February, the European Parliament will vote on a Committee report dealing with a revision to the existing EU legislation on Air Passenger Rights. AEA (Association of European Airlines)... more
Civil aviationAsiana Airlines, San Francisco airplane crash. Girl run over by rescuers: seven months later, her real cause of death is still unknown
San Francisco, Usa - San Mateo county coroner: "She was still alive". City of San Francisco: "Speculations"
Last July AVIONEWS reported of a flight operated by Asiana Airlines crashing at San Francisco International Airport after hitting the seawall close to the runway on approach, causing 181 people to be injured... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Flybe: maybe less job cuts than expected
Exeter, United Kingdom - The layoffs might be 10% less, from 500 to 450
Flybe communicated that it will try to reduce the number of job cuts included in its restructuring plan, thanks to an optimization of the costs for the grounding of some of its aircraft. The company... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. ERA board sets the lead for 2014
London, UK - At its first meeting of this year
At its first meeting of 2014, ERA (European Regions Airline Association)’s board agreed that targeted communications are intrinsic to its strategy of raising the profile of members to Europe’s decision mak... more
Civil aviationBad weather: thousands of aircraft grounded in the US, but the situation is improving
Washington, USA - 700 flights cancelled on Thursday alone
The bad weather conditions which are impacting the United States are continuing to affect also the air transport sector: on Thursday 30 January 2013 airlines have already cancelled 700 flights, which take... more
Civil aviationAirplanes grounded, cancellations and delays as air traffic control strike second day begins
Paris, France - Today the European Parliament is due to vote on the "Single European Sky" initiative
Air traffic in Europe is being badly affected by a flight controllers’ strike in several European countries with two out of three flights either delayed or cancelled and aircraft grounded. The actions a... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Strike of flight controllers: disruption for air travel in Europe
Rome, Italy - AEA condemns the initiative: "Unjustified actions which highjack a sector vital for the economy"
Disruption is expected in Europe's air transport sector because of the strike which was called between today and tomorrow by flight controllers across the continent, with modalities varying from country... more
Civil aviationAirline fares skyrocket according to the Italian ISTAT
Rome, Italy - 14% overall increase, 22% on European routes
The 2012 increase was moderate (4,2%) but airline fares went up even further during the year that we just left behind, causing a massive 14% overall increase, +22% regarding the European routes alone.... more
Civil aviationIndia approves operations of the Airbus A-380 aircraft
New Delhi, India - At moment the "Giant of the skies" could only fly to Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bangalore airports
The news was pretty predictable, but now there is the official confirmation: today, Monday 27 January 2014, the Indian government authorized the operations of the Airbus A-380 aircraft in its airports,... more
Civil aviationEtihad Regional made its debut in the skies: first airplane with the new livery landed at Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - The launch event took place last week in Zurich
The first Saab 2000 airplane with 50 seats of Etihad Regional in its new livery departed this morning. The flight, code F7154, left the Geneva's hub, in Switzerland, landing timely at the Rome-Fiumicino... more
Civil aviationBrazil. "World Football Cup" and flights, the real challenge is attempting to respect the schedule
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Airlines to face million Euro fines upon failing to deliver passengers to destination
Landing or taking off in Brazil later than expected may soon cost million Euro fines to the airlines that won’t be able to deliver their services on time. This is what "Bloomberg" reports as a statement b... more
Civil aviationUSA: aircraft are grounded once again because of bad weather
Washington, USA - 200 flights have already been cancelled across the country
After the enormous disruption which were reported during the past weeks, the bad weather is once again conditioning air transport in the United States, with cancellations and delays which are involving... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and ETS. AEA calls on members of the EP to follow of the vote of their transport colleagues
Brussels, Belgium - Currently, the three Committees in the EP are discussing the Commission’s proposal
Today, the Transport and Tourism Committee of the European Parliament (TRAN) voted with a large majority in favour of a reasonable compromise on the aviation Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). AEA now counts... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Boris Johnson states Airports Commission's report is "Logicless"
London, United Kingdom - The Mayor of London still supports the construction of a new hub on Kent's Isle of Grain
London's Mayor Boris Johnson harshly criticized the positions of the Airports Commission, the group led by Sir Howard Davies and entrusted by Prime Minister David Cameron to assess the available options... more
Civil aviationAircraft and airlines. AEA: 5.6 million additional passengers in 2013
Brussels, Belgium - An increase of 1.6%
The Association of European Airlines’ members boarded 5.6 million more passengers in 2013 compared to the previous year, an increase of 1.6%. Coupled with record load factors, this is an encouraging r... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA: less regulatory turbulence in 2014
Brussels, Belgium - Outlook for this year and beyond
The New Year brings with it some signs of recovery for a bruised and battered European network airline sector, accompanied by important changes for its representative body, the Association of European... more
Civil aviationSouthwest Airlines aircraft lands at the wrong airport: almost off runway
Taney County, USA - All on board were reported safe. Aircraft stopped very close to a highway
Landing was scheduled to occur in Branson, Missouri, as a quick stop before heading towards Dallas, Texas, but the B-737/700 airplane, which took off last Sunday from Chicago, Illlinois, carrying 124 passengers... more
Civil aviationIndia ready to welcome A-380 aircraft in its airports
New Delhi, India - "We are waiting for comments from airlines and ground-handling services", the Aviation minister explains
The A-380 aircraft could be cleared for landing in the Indian airports really soon : the topic has been debated for more than one year (AVIONEWS) So far the local government had denied the "Giant of... more
Civil aviationFAA: secretary Foxx announced 10 new members to the MAC
Washington, USA - The Management Advisory Council has 13 members
US Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx yesterday appointed 10 new members to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Management Advisory Council (MAC). The council advises the FAA on management,... more
Civil aviationDeloitte: production of the commercial airplanes is in constant increase
Milan, Italy - The aerospace and defense sector will grow of 5% in 2014
According to the new report by Deloitte dedicated to the aerospace sector trend -"2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook"- the lasting decrease of the expenses in the defense field will have as direct... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: passenger demand moderates in November
Geneva, Switzerland - Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 4.1%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for November 2013 showing a moderation in the pace of recent demand growth. Total revenue passenger kilometers... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Greece, is aviation the engine to exit the crisis? International arrivals up by 11%
Athens, Greece - Tourism generates 16.4% of the country's GDP
The Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) communicated very positive figures regarding the air transport industry in the European country, which is the worst victim of the economic crisis which... more